Kaio Barssalos's Masterclass

In this 2 hour 15 minute course, Kaio Barssalos breaks down his full techno production workflow, showing how he develops a track from an initial loop to a finished arrangement. Known for releases on Soma Records, Planet Rhythm, KYSH, and Suara, Kaio shares the techniques he uses to build hypnotic grooves, design drums through creative sampling, program synths, and add movement with FX and automation.

Learn how Kaio builds a strong creative workflow from scratch, focusing on methods that keep ideas flowing and help producers avoid getting stuck during the writing process.

Explore his drum design techniques using creative sampling, along with dynamic synth programming, interactive sequences, and detailed ear-candy sound effects.

🌱 Part 1. Introduction

🌱 Part 2. The Loop Framework
2.1 Groove
2.2 Synths
2.3 FX
2.4 Drums

🌱 Part 3. Building the Arrangement
3.1 Pre Arrangement Mixdown
3.2 Structuring the Track
3.3 Final Adjustments

🌱 Part 4. Extra Workflow Tools

🌱 Part 5. Conclusion

Level: Intermediate producers.

Subtitles available in: English (English), German (Deutsch), Portuguese (Português), Spanish (Español), French (Français), and Italian (Italiano).